Move over, desert heat—there's a new kind of sizzle in Gilbert! Meet Cupid's Kiss the cocktail that's making hearts flutter. This flirty little number proves that paradise isn't just a place with palm trees (although we've got those too)—it's a glass filled with rum-soaked happiness and a generous splash of local charm.
Think of it as your taste buds going on a blind date with destiny: smooth Papago Rum (straight from our friends at Adventurous Stills in Tempe), because we keep it in the family) gets cozy with juicy pineapple, while strawberry puree adds a sweet-talking swagger. Fresh lime juice brings the zing—because every good relationship needs a little spark—and coconut milk makes it all slide down smoother than your best pickup line.
Cupid's Kiss is your wingman in a glass. It's tropical enough to make you forget you're in the desert, but local enough to remind you why Gilbert's got game when it comes to crafting love potions.
People come in expecting another basic tropical drink, but Cupid's Kiss surprises them," says mixologist Kendra Harris. "It's like Gilbert itself—a perfect blend of laid-back charm and unexpected sophistication. When I serve it, I always tell them: 'Trust me, this isn't just another summer fling—this one's a keeper.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- ¾ oz strawberry puree or syrup
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz coconut milk
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
- 1 fresh strawberry (to cut into a heart for garnish)
Directions:
- Slice a strawberry into a heart shape and set aside for garnish.
- In a shaker, combine rum, strawberry puree or syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, and coconut milk.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with the strawberry heart and fresh mint.
Cupid's Kiss is your wingman in a glass. It's tropical enough to make you forget you're in the desert, but local enough to remind you why Gilbert's got game when it comes to crafting love potions.